Update on budget actions

Dear Colleagues, As we wrap up another academic year and begin planning for the next, we face multiple sources of uncertainty, including a state budget process that is still underway and federal actions related to research funding, international visas and …

Spring Town Hall Recap

Dear Colleagues,   Last week, I led a Town Hall for all UWM employees. I invite you to watch it yourself to learn all that was discussed. I was joined by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Andrew Daire, who addressed enrollment trends …

March 4, 2025 Town Hall for UWM Employees

UWM Chancellor Mark Mone, Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen and Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Andrew Daire give updates and answer questions about issues affecting UWM.

Marketing & Communications Update

Dear Colleagues, I write to inform you that Vice Chancellor for Marketing, Communications & University Relations (MarComm) Liv Hwang is resigning from UWM. MarComm includes the following units: We are grateful for Liv’s commitment and service to UWM. As vice …

UWM Earns R1 Status for Fourth Time

Dear Campus Community,   I am thrilled to announce that UW-Milwaukee has once again earned R1 (Research 1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.   This is the fourth time in a row UWM has been counted among …

An update on federal action and research

To our campus community,  In the last three weeks, we’ve witnessed a whirlwind of federal actions, and that speed has come with little clarity. We, too, feel the anxiety of this uncertainty and want you to know that we are …

Welcome to the Spring Semester

I wish you all a warm welcome back from a well-deserved winter break! It is only by taking care of ourselves – and each other – that we can fulfill our mission of educating students, conducting life-changing research and serving …

UWM Wrapped – Holiday Edition

Dear Panther Family, In 2024, we opened our new chemistry building, hosted more than 350 concerts and performances and cheered for our student athletes at more than 90 home games, meets and matches. What else did we do? Watch our UWM …

Grounded in Gratitude

Dear Employees, Students and Friends, As we approach the end of our fall semester, I want to take a moment and reflect on the many positive elements that bring us all together. I feel grateful that we are united by …

Budget updates and strategic planning

Dear UWM Colleagues,  I hope your semester is off to a rewarding and energizing start. Today, I want to update you on our budget situation and the steps we are taking to strengthen our campus for the future.   Refreshed 2030 …